The past few years, in the spring I've bought pretty inexpensive pre-made containers of Hens and Chicks (Sempervivum) at the grocery store of all places. They don't require much care, love sun, and are so interesting to watch grow, shoot off chicks and grow flowers if you're lucky. In fact, I've found the less attention the … Continue reading Hens and Chicks
Category: Flowers
Peonies
I have three peonies in my garden that have thrived in dappled partial shade under a River Birch tree. Some years the flowers look great, others, they get wiped out in one the frequent thunderstorms that rumble through here in the Midwest. I used to try to put the little peony "fences" around them to … Continue reading Peonies
Finally Something’s Blooming
Finally it seems like spring has arrived, but much later than last year. Using Spring Break as my date marker, it's usually still pretty drab for another week, so this is pretty normal. The daffodils are about 2 inches high, the daylilys and hostas are poking their leaves out and the chives are greening up. … Continue reading Finally Something’s Blooming